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I
wanted to ask what type of foods you like, is there a diet plan
that you follow? How do you care for your skin. You always look
so beautiful. You look great! How do you keep that figure? |
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I’d
love to be on a perpetual pasta diet. When I gain, I cut the
extra carbs and exercise more. Nothing really special, I exfoliate
my face in the shower twice a week. I have high cheekbones
and that helps. |
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Do
you ever see Mr. Fairgate himself - Don Murray? |
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| I
see him on rare occasions. He lives in Santa Barbara. |
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I
remember you were part of a French TV movie back to 1990 entitled "Meurtre
en vidéo" (Fatal Image) that was filmed in Paris and
around. How have you been chosen for that movie? Was it due to
your French popularity through Knots Landing? |
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"Knots Landing" was on CBS and
it happened to be a CBS movie. |
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Has
there been any new buzz about another "Knots Landing" reunion
movie? |
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| Everyone
always asks that question – our fans long for it, but it
is very difficult for us to get our schedules coordinated. |
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I
love your short new haircut! Did you go shorter for "Tale of
the Allergist's Wife"? |
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| Thank
you! Yes, I did. |
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Do
you mind when fans recognize you in the street and stop to chat?
I imagine that must happen a lot! |
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| I
feel comfortable talking to fans on the street as long as they
are friendly. |
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I
loved when you sang "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" on
Knots Landing. Will you do another album? |
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| I plan to do more singing, but I don’t
know if I will do another album. |
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What
do you do when you have time to spare? |
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| If I have time to spare, I usually get a
massage. |
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Do
you prefer stage or film? |
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| I enjoy both for different reasons. |
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I'd
love to see a wide screen version of "The Love Bug" made
available on DVD. Do you know of any plans for this? |
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| It’s
being done as we speak. |
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I
saw you yesterday in "The Tale of the Allergist Wife" and
just want to let you know that you were wonderful! How long are you
anticipating on staying with play? |
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| My
contract is up in January, but we are still selling out. |
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When
did you start using the last name of "Lee"? I've also seen
your name, Michele, appear with an accent mark. |
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| As
long as I have been in the business, since the age of 16. Lee
is my middle name and Dusick is my maiden name. The accent mark
is the correct French spelling. |
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I
am trying to create a family tree and genealogy, I know that I am
related to just about every Dosick that is in the states, I know
that your last name is Dusick, but are the two related? |
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| Yes,
we probably are related. The original spelling of my name is
Dosick. My father didn’t close his O’s in school so
the name stayed. |
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Have
you done genealogical research on your last name of "Dusick"? |
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| No. |
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"The
Comic" is a FANTASTIC movie! What was it like to be part of
such a great movie? |
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| It
was fantastic. |
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Michele,
are you a cigar aficionado? |
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| No. |
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If
there was a message that you hoped that the Karen character put across
to the audience, what was it? |
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| Yes,
an intelligent woman with her own mind. |
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How
are you like "Karen McKenzie"? |
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| An
intelligent woman with her own mind. |
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What
was it like to work with Michael Bennett? |
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| Invigorating.
Incredible. We had the same energy. |
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Have
you ever read any of the Knots Landing fan-written fiction? |
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| At times I had. |
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Would
you ever consider doing a more "pop" album? |
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| Yes. |
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Do
you still have plans of doing another TV series? |
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| Yes. |
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I'm
interested in some of the original music from Knots Landing. How
can I find out the names of the scores and/or songs? |
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| Call
the composer’s agent. |
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Did you reunite with The Love Bug cast to record the DVD commentary?
What was that like? |
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| We
were not in the same room together. We did it separately. On
different days. But as you know Buddy Hackett passed away. I
was at his funeral and at the family home afterwards. |
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I
heard a rumor a few months ago that you were thinking about doing
a stage play of the life of Jacqueline Susann, possibly a one-woman
show. Is this true? I think it's a fabulous idea. Nobody could do
Miss Susann the justice she deserves like you can! |
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| I
own the rights for a stage presentation, but nothing is being
planned at the moment. |
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Do
you see yourself doing another Broadway show after "Tale of
the Allergist's Wife"? |
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| I
love the stage. I’m delighted to be back. I’m looking
forward to doing a musical. |
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Was
playing a person with breast cancer (Jacqueline Susann) a scary time
for you? |
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| As
an actor, you place yourself in very difficult situations. |
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In
the 70's you worked with Ken Howard, how was it to work with him,
was he nice? |
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| I
love Ken Howard. He’s a very talented actor and happens
to be a lot taller than me, another plus. |
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Were
you ever a friend to the late Bill Bixby? If so, did you come to
his funeral in November '93 or did you just heard about his death
of cancer? |
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| Yes,
I was a friend of Bill Bixby. I was out of town when he was buried. |
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Do
you smoke cigarettes? |
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| No,
I don’t. I did when I was younger. |
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Did
you ever run in the Boston marathon? |
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| No,
I didn’t. However, I don’t run. I walk for exercise. |
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Is
it true that you participated in a "nude" fundraising event.
If so, how did you feel about it? Did any other celebrities participate? |
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| The
event was to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids.
I wasn’t really nude; I was wearing a body stocking. Yes,
other Broadway stars. |
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I
see Valerie Harper will be replacing Linda Lavin in the role of Marjorie
in "The Tale of the Allergists Wife" on July 31. How long
is the play set to run and how long will you be in it? |
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| It’s
a smash hit. I don’t know when the final curtain will come
down. |
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We
are doing "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" at
Washington University next year, and I was wondering what your experience
was like working on that show? |
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| It
was amazing watching Robert Morse. It was like a real learning
experience for me. |
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After
your performance in the "Allergist's Wife" I got your autograph,
you were so patient and nice, do you ever just get tired and want
to go home? |
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| We
are, but saying hello to everyone after the show is part of the
job. |
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How
do you feel about working with Valerie Harper? |
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| She
is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met – very positive!
We have known each other from before, but never worked together. |
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A
rerun of Fantasy Island in the UK recently saw you alongside a "ghostly" little
girl who appeared in your character's photographs. I noticed the
actress' name was Ronne Troup and wondered if this was the same actress
who went on to play Barbara (the Mackenzie' nanny) on Knots Landing? |
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| I
honestly don’t know, but I will find out. |
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When
can I expect to see you in a feature film or cable / TV movie? |
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| Now
I’m doing theatre in New York, so it’s difficult to
answer that question. |
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Now
that you're back on Broadway, do you get to see any of the other
Broadway shows that are running? |
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| Sometimes
on Monday nights. I always try to go. |
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Do
you miss living in Los Angeles? If so, what aspects? |
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| I
miss my family most of all. I also miss my home, which I’ve
spent the last 30 years creating it as a sanctuary. |
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